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Ura Puranda
Chapter Strategic Advisor
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Catrina Franklin VP of Professional Development |
Jeanine Jensen Program Lead |
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Theme: 2026 PM Symposium - Adapt. Innovate. Amplify.
Date: Friday, October 09, 2026
Time: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm CDT
PDUs: Earn upto a maximum of 8 PDUs
Onsite Location:
College of Dupage
425 Farewell Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
In a world where the only constant is change, the 15th Annual PMI Chicagoland Symposium boldly steps into the future with this year’s theme: “The Evolving Project Management Landscape: Technology and Leadership.”
As organizations navigate a dynamic environment shaped by AI, Digital transformation, and global disruption, the role of the project manager is being redefined. This year’s symposium explores how technological innovation and human-centric leadership are converging to shape the next generation of project success.
From integrating agile with automation to leading distributed teams with empathy and strategic foresight, today’s project leaders must be fluent in both tools and trust. This full-day experience will feature thought leaders, interactive sessions, and forward-thinking panels designed to equip professionals at all levels with insights to drive innovation, resilience, and inclusive growth. Join us as we connect technology, leadership, and purpose—charting the path forward for project management excellence in the digital era.
Join us at our 15th Annual PM Symposium to find out what it takes to be a next-generation leader in Project, Program, or Portfolio Management. This signature event will provide you with a full day of learning new skills, innovative frameworks, and proven techniques for cultivating a growth mindset and being an effective leader. You will also have the opportunity, both in-person and remotely, to network with peers and exchange questions, insights, and other ideas.
PM Symposium Agenda*
| Start | End | PM Symposium 2026 Schedule - October 9th, 2026 TBD Agenda below | |||||
| 07:00 AM | Registration Check-in Opens | ||||||
| 07:15 AM | Networking / Continental Breakfast | ||||||
| Session Time | Track 1: Power Skills Room #B |
Track 2: Ways of Working Room #C |
Track 3: Business Acumen Room #D |
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| 07:45 AM | Welcome and Opening Remarks | ||||||
| 08:00 AM | 09:15 AM | Opening Keynote Derreck Kayongo: How To Harness Your Power to Create Change Banquet Hall A |
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| 09:15 AM | 09:30 AM | Networking/Morning Break | |||||
| 09:30 AM | 10:30 AM | Breakout Track Sessions | |||||
| Derreck Kayongo: Innovating Solutions Through Problem Mapping |
Alina Rubin: Storytelling For Project Managers: How Narrative Thinking Drives Teams And Projects |
Jonathan Lee: Past Present and Future Value of Delivery though the Lens of PMBOK |
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| 10:30 AM | 10:45 AM | Networking Break | |||||
| 10:45 AM | 12:15 PM | Lunch Keynote Alan Mallory: Harmonizing Teams : Leadership Strategies for Connection in the Evolving Landscape Banquet Hall A |
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| 12:15 PM | 01:15 PM | Lunch & Networking Break | |||||
| 01:15 PM | 02:15 PM | Breakout Track Sessions | |||||
| Tami Palmer: Communicating With Intent: Your Words/Your Outcome |
Alan Mallory : The AI Paradox: Bridging Psychology and Technology |
Sheila Glazov: What Color is Your Project Manager Brain When Navigating Technology and Leadership Evolution |
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| 02:15 PM | 02:30 PM | Networking Break | |||||
| 02:30 PM | 03:30 PM | Breakout Track Sessions | |||||
| Jim Benvie: Professional Devil's Advocate: The Blind Spot Detector Elite Teams Deploy |
Semira Allen: Drowning in Detail: Turning Tech Talk Into Everyday Language |
Michael Hyzy: Why Traditional Project Management Fails for AI & What To Do Instead |
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| 03:30 PM | 03:45 PM | Networking/PM Break | |||||
| 03:45 PM | 04:45 PM | Closing Keynote Sree Sundaram Ph.D: From Prompt To Profits: Leveraging Generative AI for Project Management Excellence Banquet Hall A |
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| 04:45 PM | 05:00 PM | Raffle and Event Wrap | |||||
* Subject To Change
Cancellation: Please refer to the PMIC Cancellation and Refund Policy.
Group Discounts
Discounts are available for groups of 5 or more. Definition of a group: Individuals from one organization (profit or non-profit) attending an event. A single person from the organization must serve as PMI’s single point of contact for all attendees eligible for the group rate. Full time students are exempt from Group Discounts.
For group discounts or other questions, please contact [email protected] / [email protected] if you have any questions.
